Divorce Anxiety

Chapter 238 Play Pretend

Kathleen was very cautious in applying medication to the wound on Charles’ shoulder.

His injury wasn’t that serious, but Vivian’s teeth had broken the skin, causing the wound to bleed.

“This will definitely leave a scar on you,” said Kathleen flatly.

Charles was unfazed, though, responding, “It’s fine. It couldn’t be more normal for a man to have one or two scars.”

In a placid tone, Kathleen replied, “It’s fine for you but not your future wife. Would she be comfortable seeing another woman’s teeth mark on your body? Don’t always assume that women should accept you unconditionally. What if the woman of your life had a tattoo of another man’s name on her body? Would you be pleased, then?”

Charles kept his mouth shut.

Noticing his dejected visage, Kathleen let out a snort. “It’s okay! I’m here to help you.”

Charles turned to look her in the eye. Was she teasing me intentionally?

“So, Charles, could you get Caleb to come here with you tomorrow? I have something to tell you guys.” Kathleen was done treating Charles’ wound, so she began tidying up the medical kit.

“Can’t you just tell me now?” queried Charles ever so casually.

Kathleen shook her head.

Helpless, Charles went on, “You’re so secretive even though I’m your brother.”

By then, Kathleen had already kept the medical kit away as she walked up to Charles, asking, “Have you visited Granny yet?”

“Yup.” Charles nodded as he spoke. “She still recognized me.”

“That’s good, then.” Wearing a calm mien, Kathleen dropped a suggestion. “Granny will be discharged from the hospital in a few days, but she can’t stay with the Yoegers anymore. I think you ought to hire someone to clean up the house and let her move in.”

“That I know.” Charles paused for a bit to ponder before saying, “I’m thinking of getting a bigger house, though. The current one is kind of small.”

Kathleen remained silent for a brief moment. She then questioned, “Charles, do you think Granny might be willing to follow us abroad?”

Knitting his brows, Charles answered her with another question, “You’ve thought of leaving this place?”

“Wasn’t our initial plan for coming back here just to investigate Mom’s background?” Kathleen explained, “Now that we’ve figured out her identity, the only matter we have left to deal with is Vanessa and the others.”

After all, Granny’s not young anymore. If she were to go abroad, she would have to adapt to a completely new life. Not only

listened to him quietly while

worn out by Samuel’s persistent pestering?” asked Charles. His heart ached

It has nothing to do with him. I’m just thinking… Samuel has been gradually leading us into his trap.

flashing a faint smile. “Do you mean you feel annoyed

Kathleen was

meticulous in his schemes. I’m actually pretty impressed by that. No wonder he could always succeed in everything he did.” It was so

Kathleen’s mouth twitched a little on that note. “Hey, Charles, which side

have to

truly terrified of Samuel, Charles.” A hint of uneasiness flashed across Kathleen’s sparkling eyes. “I know better than anyone how capable he is when it comes

she was worried that she might

end to

could already tell by her look. “Don’t always punish yourself because of someone else’s mistake. There’s very little point in worrying whether you’d fall for Samuel.

her gaze low, her long eyelashes

you, he’ll certainly

side-eyed him. “Once I finish all the scenes of this film, could you arrange

Charles nodded in

Kathleen’s face as she expressed her gratitude. “Thank you

so courteous with your own brother, okay?” Displeased,

words made Kathleen smile

his urge to

he missed

caught a glimpse of Kathleen’s scarf, he wrapped it around his neck and buried

after, there came a knock

Samuel’s voice

the door

he squinted his eyes at

heard that voice. “What

man was Nicholas Larson. He approached Samuel and reached out

perfume. Hehe…” said Nicholas with a half-smile. “Is it

the scarf back

then wheeled around to grab a bottle of brandy

both glasses and served one of them to Samuel while claiming the other

you back from Loang? Didn’t you run away from home to escape your family, who kept pestering